US Bridges

267th Ave over Branch of English Creek

Good

Lucas County, Iowa · 073210208 · Structure no. 000000000366795

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

267th Ave over Branch of English Creek is a steel slab carrying 267th Ave over Branch of English Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries267th Ave
CrossesBranch of English Creek
Location073210208
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLucas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.15086, -93.23689
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 267th Ave over Branch of English Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 267th Ave over Branch of English Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 267th Ave over Branch of English Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 267th Ave over Branch of English Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 267th Ave over Branch of English Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.